diff --git a/tests/bugs/gh_3218_test.py b/tests/bugs/gh_3218_test.py
index 3f148ef9..1fef04ed 100644
--- a/tests/bugs/gh_3218_test.py
+++ b/tests/bugs/gh_3218_test.py
@@ -13,11 +13,20 @@ NOTES:
     [20.01.2024] pzotov
     Confirmed problem on 5.0.0.442: number of indexed reads was equal to the total count of records in rdb$relation_fields.
     Checked on 6.0.0.218, 5.0.1.1318.
+
+    [18.01.2025] pzotov
+    Resultset of cursor that executes using instance of selectable PreparedStatement must be stored
+    in some variable in order to have ability close it EXPLICITLY (before PS will be freed).
+    Otherwise access violation raises during Python GC and pytest hangs at final point (does not return control to OS).
+    This occurs at least for: Python 3.11.2 / pytest: 7.4.4 / firebird.driver: 1.10.6 / Firebird.Qa: 0.19.3
+    The reason of that was explained by Vlad, 26.10.24 17:42 ("oddities when use instances of selective statements").
 """
 
-import pytest
 from pathlib import Path
+
+import pytest
 from firebird.qa import *
+from firebird.driver import DatabaseError
 
 init_sql = """
     set term ^;
@@ -73,22 +82,41 @@ def test_1(act: Action, capsys):
 
         result_map = {}
         chk_sql = 'select 1 from sp_get_relations r join rdb$relation_fields f on f.rdb$relation_name = r.rdb$relation_name where r.rdb$relation_id < 10'
-        with cur.prepare(chk_sql) as ps:
-            cur.execute(chk_sql)
+        ps, rs = None, None
+        try:
+            ps = cur.prepare(chk_sql)
+
+            # ::: NB ::: 'ps' returns data, i.e. this is SELECTABLE expression.
+            # We have to store result of cur.execute(<psInstance>) in order to
+            # close it explicitly.
+            # Otherwise AV can occur during Python garbage collection and this
+            # causes pytest to hang on its final point.
+            # Explained by hvlad, email 26.10.24 17:42
+            rs = cur.execute(ps)
+
             tabstat1 = [ p for p in con.info.get_table_access_stats() if p.table_id == rf_rel_id ]
             cur.fetchall()
             tabstat2 = [ p for p in con.info.get_table_access_stats() if p.table_id == rf_rel_id ]
             print( '\n'.join([replace_leading(s) for s in ps.detailed_plan.split('\n')]) ) # explained plan, with preserving indents by replacing leading spaces with '#'
 
-        idx_reads = (tabstat2[0].indexed if tabstat2[0].indexed else 0)
-        if tabstat1:
-            idx_reads -= (tabstat1[0].indexed if tabstat1[0].indexed else 0)
+            idx_reads = (tabstat2[0].indexed if tabstat2[0].indexed else 0)
+            if tabstat1:
+                idx_reads -= (tabstat1[0].indexed if tabstat1[0].indexed else 0)
 
-        print('Result:')
-        if idx_reads == 0 or idx_reads > cnt_chk:
-            print(f'POOR! Number of records in rdb$relation_fields: 1) to be filtered: {cnt_chk}, 2) total: {cnt_all}. Number of indexed_reads: {idx_reads}')
-        else:
-            print('Acceptable.')
+            print('Result:')
+            if idx_reads == 0 or idx_reads > cnt_chk:
+                print(f'POOR! Number of records in rdb$relation_fields: 1) to be filtered: {cnt_chk}, 2) total: {cnt_all}. Number of indexed_reads: {idx_reads}')
+            else:
+                print('Acceptable.')
+
+        except DatabaseError as e:
+            print( e.__str__() )
+            print(e.gds_codes)
+        finally:
+            if rs:
+                rs.close() # <<< EXPLICITLY CLOSING CURSOR RESULTS
+            if ps:
+                ps.free()
 
     act.expected_stdout = """
         Select Expression